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      Flight deals from Charleston to San Francisco International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $450. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Francisco.$365 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.
      San Francisco.$393 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.
      San Francisco.$450 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.
      San Francisco.$452 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.
      San Francisco.$492 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
      San Francisco.$514 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.
      San Francisco.$520 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Charleston on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
      San Francisco.$570 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Charleston on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $570, select.
      San Francisco.$571 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $571, select.
      San Francisco.$629 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
      San Francisco.$673 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Mon, 10 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $673, select.
      San Francisco.$674 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $674, select.
      San Francisco.$680 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to San Francisco International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Charleston to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
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      Sep
      from $450
      Oct
      from $393
      Nov
      from $492
      Dec
      from $452
      Jan
      from $680
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      from $570
      Mar
      from $571
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      from $673
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      Charleston to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Charleston to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

      San Francisco International

      18km from central San Francisco
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      Oakland Metropolitan Oak

      19km from central San Francisco
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      Concord

      40km from central San Francisco
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      San Jose International

      63km from central San Francisco
      from $466
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      San Jose Reid-Hillview

      72km from central San Francisco
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      88km from central San Francisco
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      Charleston to San Francisco: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$365
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Charleston to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Charleston to San Francisco International is $365. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Charleston to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $365.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Charleston to San Francisco International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Charleston to San Francisco International is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Charleston Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

      Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

      • San Francisco is three hours behind Charleston and observes the UTC-8 timezone.

      • To ensure you get on your CHS to SFO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHS and SFO:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

        • Denver International Airport

        • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • $165 is the lowest price for a one-way Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at $365. These fares can change based on demand.

      • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHS to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

      • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

      • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CHS to SFO.

      • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

      Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)

      • Of all flights departing from Charleston Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.

      • To reach Charleston Airport from central Charleston, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

      • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CHS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

      Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

      • San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

      • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

      When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

      • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Charleston Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

      • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHS to SFO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of the United States

      • San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

      • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

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